Sunday, June 14, 2009

Have you watched the movie “Pay it Forward?” I’ve watched this for the first time I think in 2003 and no movie has ever surpassed it on my top movies of all time.

It’s a 2000 movie which stars Haley Joel Osment, yeah you’re right the kid from Sixth Sense. He is co-starred by Kevin Spacey. The movie centers on the assignment of young Trevor (Osment) given by his teacher played by Kevin Spacey. The assignment requires that the each student helps three people with the condition that the people they’ve helped would help three more. Trevor however touched a number of people more than he planned. The phenomenon ‘Pay it Forward’ went almost all throughout America which prompted a journalist to investigate. An interview with Trevor was conducted and it was even televised. Trevor became an instant celebrity. However, a very tragic event happened.

I think I’ve had enough of being a spoiler for those who have not watched it. Better rent a video or buy one if you haven’t watched it.

Now, I’d like to talk about the concept of ‘Pay it Forward’. The concept is so simple that if we could only try it for ourselves then this world would be a happier place. It’s as simple as ABC. You help three people and tell them that instead of paying it back, PAY IT FORWARD to three other people who in turn would also do the same. If I’d be asked, three would have been a little difficult and helping one person is more than enough. But it’s not about the numbers, it’s all about doing something great for others. A simple gesture say, giving a smile to someone could help him brighten up his or her day.

Helping others even through the smallest ways could not only be a rewarding feeling because somehow you’ve contributed to make this world a better place.

Now, have you helped someone today? Have you inspired someone to do some good deed for others? Well, I hope I did..

@shattershards hmm.. good point!! You're right that it's still way better that we do some act of kindness without being forced to do it. We don't even have to be conscious that we are actually helping others as Ive said simple gestures would do.

Anyway, just found the idea interesting, actually ive searched it over the net and found out that it was Benjamin Franklin who started the concept. It's the part where you PAY the good deed FORWARD rather than PAYING IT BACK that I really like about the concept.. :)

I had a moment na super nagrarant ako sa cousin ko coz I feel guilty. I did something 'not good' which I made myself feel na nag-iba na talaga ako.

Just to divert my emotions, she thrusted, "you know, calm down. Put everything to God and reflect what good you have done today." That is just to take away the negative thoughts on my mind. Ayun, hehehe.

Nabanggit mo na kasi eh.

Anyhow, everyday nman, I always think not to ask for something when you do good for others. It's a rule for me, I guess. And it gives me a different kind of happiness when I make people happy.

although i haven't seen this movie yet, i heard and read nice reviews about it. the title per se speaks for its crystal clear message. do good deeds and inspire, motivate others to do as well. i honestly try my best to follow such principle in whatever i do especially in work. this reminds me the cliche i also like - aspire to inspire before you expire, =) nice post!